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New York and New Jersey Suspend 18 Racing Licenses

The fallout from the indictments handed down on Monday has been swift and wide-ranging. When federal prosecutors began this week by revealing 27 indictments in the racing world, the industry reeled. It all revolved around longtime speculation that became all too real regarding the administration, shipping, packaging, and supplying of illegal medications like Epogen to […]

Posted on: March 12, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

NYRA Announces Tweaks To Summer Stakes Schedule

Back in February, the New York Racing Association announced what sets up to be a stellar stakes schedule for the spring/summer meet at Belmont. Things are getting shifted around a bit with an eye towards drawing more attention to a pair of signature races. On Tuesday, the NYRA revealed that two Grade 2 stakes races […]

Posted on: March 11, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

2020 Breeders’ Cup Ticket Sales Opened to General Public

One of the biggest events on the horse racing calendar may still be a few months away, but fans can now start planning to be a part of the festivities. Keeneland plays host to the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships on November 6 and 7, and tickets have been released for sale to the general […]

Posted on: March 10, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Horse Racing Rocked by 27 FBI Indictments for Illegal Medications

On Monday (March 9) federal prosecutors revealed 27 indictments charging 27 people in various capacities with the industry for administering, shipping, packaging and supplying illegal medications to racehorses. Implemented by the Southern District of New York, the indictments claim those charges were involved in an extensive plan to give horses these medications, then hide their […]

Posted on: March 9, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Armed Robbers Stole Over $250,000 From Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday

The top headline out of the Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday night should have been the performance of Mischevious Alex, who picked up his third straight win with an extremely impressive showing in the one-mile Gotham Stakes (G3) Kentucky Derby prep race. But four hours after the dust had settled on a day of racing in […]

Posted on: March 9, 2020 | | Dave Consolazio

Derby Recap – King Guillermo stuns with 49-1 Tampa Bay Derby Win

King Guillermo raced the field off their feet en route to a 4-3/4 length victory at odds of 49-1 in the thirty-ninth edition of the Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday (March 10). The victory, worth 50 qualifying points for the 146th Kentucky Derby on May 2 at Churchill Downs, places the […]

Posted on: March 9, 2020 | | Kimberly French

Innovative Horse Racing League Unveiled Across the Pond

What if horse racing was a team-based sport? How about a season-long competition in which those teams compete to crown a champion? Those two thoughts are no longer all that far fetched – over in the UK, at least. Championship Horse Racing has taken the wraps off of an innovative concept for which it has […]

Posted on: March 6, 2020 | | Christopher Feery

Horse Owner Amends Lawsuit Against Santa Anita

An abundance of caution or a culture of hysteria? The Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles may be the ultimate decider. George Sharp, thoroughbred horse owner, filed a lawsuit against Santa Anita Park and its owner, Stronach Group. He claimed that said culture prompted his horse, League of Shadows, to be scratched from […]

Posted on: March 6, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell

Santa Anita Hosts Four Graded Stakes Races on March 7, 2020

Over $2,000,000 in purse money will be on the line this Saturday in Arcadia as Santa Anita plays host to a 12-race card that includes the historic Santa Anita Handicap. Here’s a look at the four stakes races that will highlight Saturday’s racing action. San Carlos Stakes (G2) Race #4 – 1:00 PM PT Post […]

Posted on: March 6, 2020 | | Dave Consolazio

Breeders’ Cup to Increase Purses and Safety in 2020

Many months of anticipation still separate racing fans from the annual Breeder’s Cup. This week’s news only serves to excite those fans, not to mention participants, even more The Breeders’ Cup will increase the purses for three of its races, beginning with the 2020 events at Keeneland. The collective $4 million increase to the Classic, […]

Posted on: March 5, 2020 | | Jennifer Newell